That the Parliament recognises the hugely generous £200,000 donation that has been made by the Klondyke Fishing Company of Fraserburgh to the NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health Social Care Partnership to help with the response to COVID-19; notes that the money will provide iPads to hospital patients, so that they can find some comfort in keeping in touch with family and friends when it might otherwise be difficult to do so, community nurses, to help them communicate with colleagues while they carry out their vital work, care homes and people who receive care at home, to help them at a time when many will be feeling isolated and worried, and expresses its gratitude to the Klondyke Fishing Company's Board for its incredible generosity and community spirit.
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That the Parliament recognises the hugely generous £200,000 donation that has been made by the Klondyke Fishing Company of Fraserburgh to the NHS Grampian and Aberdeenshire Health Social Care Partnership to help with the response to COVID-19; notes that the money will provide iPads to hospital patients, so that they can find some comfort in keeping in touch with family and friends when it might otherwise be difficult to do so, community nurses, to help them communicate with colleagues while they carry out their vital work, care homes and people who receive care at home, to help them at a time when many will be feeling isolated and worried, and expresses its gratitude to the Klondyke Fishing Company's Board for its incredible generosity and community spirit.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, David Torrance, Kenneth Gibson, Richard Lyle, Edward Mountain, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Finlay Carson, Gordon Lindhurst, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr, Bruce Crawford, Michelle Ballantyne, Gillian Martin
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff at Victoria Petrol Station in Banff on their efforts to raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief and Marie Curie by organising a raffle with a chance to win a variety of prizes that have been donated by the area's businesses; notes that the Banff Pipe Band will help announce the winners, and wishes everyone involved with this continued success.
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That the Parliament congratulates the staff at Victoria Petrol Station in Banff on their efforts to raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief and Marie Curie by organising a raffle with a chance to win a variety of prizes that have been donated by the area's businesses; notes that the Banff Pipe Band will help announce the winners, and wishes everyone involved with this continued success.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Richard Lyle, Brian Whittle, Annie Wells, Jeremy Balfour, Edward Mountain, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Donald Cameron, Alison Harris, Michelle Ballantyne, Margaret Mitchell, Clare Adamson, Alexander Burnett, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Haal Folk Festival will be returning to Portsoy for its 11th year; notes that the event recognises traditional Scottish music, dance and poetry, and that, in 2020, all the performers, except for one, are over 80 years old; celebrates the contribution and hard work of everyone involved from the local area and further afield, and wishes them every success for the shows this summer.
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That the Parliament welcomes the news that the Haal Folk Festival will be returning to Portsoy for its 11th year; notes that the event recognises traditional Scottish music, dance and poetry, and that, in 2020, all the performers, except for one, are over 80 years old; celebrates the contribution and hard work of everyone involved from the local area and further afield, and wishes them every success for the shows this summer.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Miles Briggs, Alison Harris, Bill Kidd, Gordon Lindhurst, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Alexander Burnett, Jeremy Balfour, Donald Cameron, Dean Lockhart, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Gil Paterson, Tom Mason, Clare Adamson, Tom Arthur, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates the P3 pupils at Macduff Primary School who have raised over £1,000 for the charity, Friends of the Koala Incorporated, which provides care and rehabilitation for koalas, including some of those injured in the recent Australian bush fires; recognises that the children encouraged their peers to dress up as animals and led an assembly that paid tribute to volunteers and firefighters helping wildlife in Australia, and sends the pupils its best wishes.
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That the Parliament congratulates the P3 pupils at Macduff Primary School who have raised over £1,000 for the charity, Friends of the Koala Incorporated, which provides care and rehabilitation for koalas, including some of those injured in the recent Australian bush fires; recognises that the children encouraged their peers to dress up as animals and led an assembly that paid tribute to volunteers and firefighters helping wildlife in Australia, and sends the pupils its best wishes.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Mark McDonald, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Alison Harris, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Jackson Carlaw, Jeremy Balfour, Gil Paterson, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire, Alexander Burnett
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That the Parliament supports the Fraserburgh Academy teacher, Andy Crawford, in attempting to lift the Dinnie Stones in memory of his gran; recognises that the stones have a combined weight of 332.49kg and have to be lifted off the ground for more than five seconds; notes that donations will be shared between Cancer Research UK and new sports equipment for the school, and wishes Andy the best of luck in his endeavour.
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That the Parliament supports the Fraserburgh Academy teacher, Andy Crawford, in attempting to lift the Dinnie Stones in memory of his gran; recognises that the stones have a combined weight of 332.49kg and have to be lifted off the ground for more than five seconds; notes that donations will be shared between Cancer Research UK and new sports equipment for the school, and wishes Andy the best of luck in his endeavour.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Bill Kidd, Bill Bowman, Brian Whittle, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Jamie Greene, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Jessica Brook on receiving a Centenary Award bursary from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust; recognises that Julia was selected for the award to support her Masters in Soil Science at the University of Aberdeen; recognises that the bursary provides up to 75% of course fees for selected post-graduate students in agriculture; understands that Jessica has had a lifelong passion for agriculture and intends to use her Masters to assist farmers in making informed decisions, improving the environment and maximising productivity levels, and wishes her success.
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That the Parliament congratulates Jessica Brook on receiving a Centenary Award bursary from the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust; recognises that Julia was selected for the award to support her Masters in Soil Science at the University of Aberdeen; recognises that the bursary provides up to 75% of course fees for selected post-graduate students in agriculture; understands that Jessica has had a lifelong passion for agriculture and intends to use her Masters to assist farmers in making informed decisions, improving the environment and maximising productivity levels, and wishes her success.
Supported by: Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Stuart McMillan, Jamie Greene, Finlay Carson, Edward Mountain, Michelle Ballantyne, Jeremy Balfour, Maurice Corry, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Liam Kerr, Ruth Maguire
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That the Parliament congratulates Neah Evans from Cuminestown on being named in Great Britain’s UCI cycling world championship team; considers that this will help towards building her momentum before competing in the summer Olympics in Tokyo, and wishes Neah well in all her future endeavours.
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That the Parliament congratulates Neah Evans from Cuminestown on being named in Great Britain’s UCI cycling world championship team; considers that this will help towards building her momentum before competing in the summer Olympics in Tokyo, and wishes Neah well in all her future endeavours.
Supported by: Jamie Greene, Finlay Carson, Alexander Stewart, Gordon Lindhurst, Brian Whittle, Miles Briggs, Margaret Mitchell, Maurice Corry, Jackson Carlaw, Bill Kidd, Jeremy Balfour, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Gillian Martin, Gil Paterson, Maureen Watt, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament supports Lee Chapman from Pitmedden in his efforts to raise £2,500 for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA); notes that Lee will attempt to climb to Everest Base Camp; understands that he is raising funds for SCAA, which saved his life after losing a leg due to a motorcycle accident; recognises that £2,500 is the average cost of an air ambulance rescue, and wishes Lee the best of luck on his climb.
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That the Parliament supports Lee Chapman from Pitmedden in his efforts to raise £2,500 for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA); notes that Lee will attempt to climb to Everest Base Camp; understands that he is raising funds for SCAA, which saved his life after losing a leg due to a motorcycle accident; recognises that £2,500 is the average cost of an air ambulance rescue, and wishes Lee the best of luck on his climb.
Supported by: Finlay Carson, Liam McArthur, Brian Whittle, Edward Mountain, Alexander Stewart, Margaret Mitchell, Jeremy Balfour, Bill Kidd, Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Gillian Martin, Clare Adamson, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament welcomes the investment of £5,000 of National Lottery funding into the Portessie Public Hall Management Committee, and notes that the funding will be put towards installing an energy efficient heating system and upgrading solar panels.
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That the Parliament welcomes the investment of £5,000 of National Lottery funding into the Portessie Public Hall Management Committee, and notes that the funding will be put towards installing an energy efficient heating system and upgrading solar panels.
Supported by: Brian Whittle, Alexander Stewart, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Jeremy Balfour, Stewart Stevenson, Miles Briggs, Michelle Ballantyne, Liam Kerr
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That the Parliament congratulates Newmachar Community Centre Association on being awarded £10,000 through the National Lottery, and welcomes that this funding will be used to employ a new youth worker to run projects aimed at engaging 12- to 16-year-olds.
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That the Parliament congratulates Newmachar Community Centre Association on being awarded £10,000 through the National Lottery, and welcomes that this funding will be used to employ a new youth worker to run projects aimed at engaging 12- to 16-year-olds.
Supported by: Alexander Stewart, Brian Whittle, Finlay Carson, Margaret Mitchell, Bill Kidd, Edward Mountain, Miles Briggs, Annie Wells, Michelle Ballantyne, Gillian Martin, Ruth Maguire, Liam Kerr
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